Local Meraki network/testbed setup

[gcarmich]

We want to experiment with different Meraki network configurations in our lab environment.  Testing different channel widths, MBR settings, backhaul sizing, roaming experience...  Does Meraki offer a local management instance/testbed that can be used with MR APs isolated from our production network?

[alemabrahao]

No,

Create a new test network and add the APs you will test on it. You can also create a new organization, but I don't see the need.

[gcarmich]

OK.  I think our backhaul size will limit our testing throughput.  Thx

[cmr]

@gcarmich only the control plane is in the cloud, the data plane remains local, so you can test wireless client to wired client or other wireless client etc. at full speed locally with a slow internet connection.

If you need to test MX throughput then as long as the WAN can reach the internet, put a switch between it and the internet and connect a computer there for testing.

[gcarmich]

Excellent!  Thank you!